6 Suggested Answers

Hi,
a 6ya expert can help you resolve that issue over the phone in a minute or two.
Best thing about this new service is that you are never placed on hold and get to talk to real repairmen in the US.
the service is completely free and covers almost anything you can think of.(from cars to computers, handyman, and even drones)
click here to download the app (for users in the US for now) and get all the help you need.Goodluck!

Anonymous

The only way to get it going is to send it to Garmin. The PIN is a security lock and Garmin will only unlock and return it to the registered owner ... who is not you. This is to prevent miscreants from stealing them and then selling them at, erm flea markets. You DID ask for proof of ownership, manuals etc from the flea market person didn't you?

I recommend a complete reinstall of windows, here is how you should proceed:

- First you need your product license key for XP, did you get any winXP CD's or manuals? The product key may be located on a sticker found on them, sometimes with preinstalled laptops, a product license key may be located on underside of the device on a microsoft-labeled sticker, write it down on a piece of paper.* No sticker or torn/unreadable sticker? Then do following (best suited for intermediate-advanced users, if you are a beginner you could ask a friend for help) :** If you have access to a friends computer for instance, you can use that to create password recovery/bypass media, like a CD or USB stick, read more on http://www.recoveranypassword.com/recover/windows-password-recovery/** After bypassing the windows logon, install and use The Magical Jellybean Keyfinder, found from
http://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/ , dig out that product
license and write it down on a piece of paper.

- Now that you have your product license key, insert the winXP install disc if you got one with the purchase, else you can borrow them from someone, the borrowed discs should be of version winXP Professional aswell. With CD inserted restart laptop and boot from CD/DVD device, different systems have different keys to enter Boot setup, typically any of the F1-12 keys must be pressed at the early stages of system startup, normally F11 but you may need to feel your way through it. Now that you booted with the setup disc you will recieve easy-to-follow instructions how to proceed.

- Laptop does not have CD/DVD device, or you don't have any winXP discs, and nobody to borrow them from?Then you will need to install via an USB stick, It must be of size 2Gb or larger, you will also need a secondary computer to prepare the USB stick on. This process might seem long and difficult, and it might be for beginners, but an intermediate-advance user should get through it without much problems.Search the web for detailed guides how to prep your device for the install, typically write in google "install windows xp from usb drive". You might get the winXP files from microsoft download center, or you might have to download them from 3rd party sites, note that your operating system will still be legit regardless where you got the files from, aslong as you have the product license key.

Tell us some more! Your answer needs to include more details to help people.You can't post answers that contain an email address.Please enter a valid email address.The email address entered is already associated to an account.Login to postPlease use English characters only.

The programming information is forwarded by TracFone to the local wireless carrier to Activate your phone. You do not need to call any local wireless carriers to check on your Activation. Please refer all questions to TracFone's Customer Care Center at 1-800-867-7183.

Your serial number is an 11, 15 or 18 digit number. Please do not enter any dashes or slash marks (/ -). The serial number can be found in the prepaid menu of your TRACFONE. If you need instructions on how to find the serial number, click the help button.

The programming information is forwarded by TracFone to the local wireless carrier to Activate your phone. You do not need to call any local wireless carriers to check on your Activation. Please refer all questions to TracFone's Customer Care Center at 1-800-867-7183.

Just take the battery out if that's possible since you did not post which model phone and write the Ime or Meid number down on a piece of paper. That is what you need for activation through any carrier. If you cannot remove the battery then look in the menu and scroll through it till you find the number. Good Luck and Thanks for posting here. Also please let us know the prognosis.
Robb

The only way to get it going is to send it to Garmin. The PIN is a security lock and Garmin will only unlock and return it to the registered owner ... who is not you. This is to prevent miscreants from stealing them and then selling them at, erm flea markets. You DID ask for proof of ownership, manuals etc from the flea market person didn't you?